Dr. Matrona Giakoumis serves as Assistant Professor in the Surgery Department at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) at Touro University. She specializes in both pediatric and adult foot and ankle reconstructive surgery. She has a diverse background in clinical practice, education, and global health, and is committed to advancing the field through her expertise, mentorship, and service.
Dr. Giakoumis completed fellowship training in pediatric and adult foot and ankle reconstructive surgery in Atlanta, Georgia after she completed her residency at Dekalb Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia. She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, following her undergraduate studies at Fordham University in New York, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Natural Sciences.
Currently, Dr. Giakoumis is a Board Member of The Podiatry Institute, an educational organization that provides continuing medical education, conferences, and cadaver courses. She has educated podiatric medical students and physicians at all levels of training and experience. In addition to her academic role, she serves as Chief of Podiatry at Lincoln Hospital, where she performs surgeries and oversees patient care.
Outside of her clinical and academic responsibilities, Dr. Giakoumis is passionate about global health. She has participated in medical mission trips to Honduras, El Salvador and Nepal, where she provided much-needed surgical care to underserved communities.
Education
- BA, Fordham University, New York, NY
- DPM, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, NY
- Residency, Dekalb Medical Center, Decatur, GA
- Fellowship, Pediatric and Adult Foot and Ankle Surgery, Atlanta, GA
Certifications
- Diplomate, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in Foot and RRA Surgery
Honors and Awards
- Attending of the Year, Surgery Department, NYCPM, 2018, 2025
Publications
- Ehlers T, Luong K, Karlic K, et. al. "Tumoral Calcinosis with an Atypical Presentation in the Foot: A Case Report." Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, 114(4), (2024) . pii: 19-148. doi: 10.7547/19-148
- Dawson MN, Duffin PJ, Giakoumis M, et. al. "A Decade of Death and Other Dynamics: Deepening Perspectives on the Diversity and Distribution of Sea Stars and Wasting." The Biological bulletin, 244(3), (2023) 143-163. doi: 10.1086/727969
- Giakoumis M, Pinilla-Buitrago GE, Musher LJ, et. al. "Evidence of introgression, ecological divergence and adaptation in Asterias sea stars." Molecular ecology, 32(20), (2023) 5541-5557. doi: 10.1111/mec.17118
- Schiebelhut LM, Giakoumis M, Castilho R, et. al. "Is It in the Stars? Exploring the Relationships between Species' Traits and Sea Star Wasting Disease." The Biological bulletin, 243(3), (2022) 315-327. doi: 10.1086/722800
- Schiebelhut LM, Giakoumis M, Castilho R, et. al. "Minor Genetic Consequences of a Major Mass Mortality: Short-Term Effects in Pisaster ochraceus." The Biological bulletin, 243(3), (2022) 328-338. doi: 10.1086/722284
- Paton BM, Court N, Giakoumis M, et. al. "London International Consensus and Delphi study on hamstring injuries part 1: classification." British journal of sports medicine, 57(5), (2023) 254-265. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-105371
- Plastow R, Kerkhoffs GMMJ, Wood D, et. al. "London International Consensus and Delphi study on hamstring injuries part 2: operative management." British journal of sports medicine, 57(5), (2023) 266-277. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-105383
Professional Service
- Faculty Council President at NYCPM, NY, NY
Memberships and Affiliations
- Board Member, The Podiatry Institute
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Teaching Responsibilities
- Clinical
- Podiatric Surgery
- Traumatology
- Surgery Clerkship
Languages
- English (fluent)
- Greek (fluent)
Hobbies
- Traveling
- Photography
